Families have a blast at Bertha Brock Park

Monday

Jan 28, 2013 at 12:18 PMJan 28, 2013 at 2:57 PM

The family-friendly event, which encouraged family bonding and exercise, was sponsored by the Great Start Parent Coalition.

Staff reports

IONIA COUNTY — Nearly 50 people shared hot chocolate and cookies while enjoying an afternoon of sledding Sunday at Bertha Brock Park. The hill was "just barely" covered with snow, but that didn't dampen enthusiasm, said Deborah Trierweiler, parent liaison with the Ionia County Great Start Collaborative.

"The trips down the hill were pretty bumpy, but no one was complaining, and nearly everyone was smiling and laughing," Trierweiler said. "We were very happy to see so many families outside playing together and having fun."

The family-friendly event, which encouraged family bonding and exercise, was sponsored by the Great Start Parent Coalition. For more information, visit http://www.greatstartioniacounty.org and click on Parent Coalition.